Tuesday, September 28, 2010

YOUR HELP NEEDED:
The Alleghany Wellness Center is seeking $50,000 in grant funds from Pepsi to replace the canvas and vinyl cover over their pool with an insulated roof. The savings in utility costs would be significant. To be awarded the grant, your vote is needed. Please follow the link below and vote:
But don't stop there. We are a small county competing with much larger communities. We have to work harder. Tell you friends. Post this to your facebook page. Tell your friends to vote for our Wellness Center roof. Tell them to tell their friends. It's the only way to make this happen!

LATE SHERIFF JOE ROBERTS REMEMBERED: A ceremony at 5p Saturday will honor and remember the service of the late sheriff, Joe Roberts, at the Law Enforcement Center. Roberts served from 1978 to 1990. A plaque in his honor will be hung at the Center. All citizens are invited to attend.

SKYLINE TELEPHONE ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY: Ashe High School in West Jefferson is the location of Skyline Telephone's Annual meeting this Saturday and it is open to all active members of the cooperative. Registration is from 8 - 10:15a. The business meeting begins at 10:30a. Incumbent local director R.C. Mitchel is nominated for a 3-year term. Door prizes and children's activities are planned. 800-759-2226

LITTLE RIVER GALLERY DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: The artisans of the Little River Gallery in Sparta will be displaying their art at the Alleghany County Library for the month of October beginning Monday, Oct. 4. Drop by Monday through Saturday to see the creativity of these talented local artists. 336-372-5573

HURRY TO GEM VALLEY: If you're hoping to do any more prospecting this year, you better hurry over to the Gem Valley, the area's gem mining headquarters. Saturday, Oct. 16, is their last day this season. The are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are located 2.5 miles off NC 88 on Little Peak Creek Road. The folks at Gem Valley thank everyone who has helped make this such a great year and they hope to see everyone back next year. 336-982-5177

STUDIO REDWOOD FALL CLASSES NURTURE CREATIVITY: Let Chris Davis show you how to nurture your artistic side with one of her fall classes. Registration deadline: Oct. 1. Call 336-372-7111 for details:
Furniture Finishes 101 - Introduction to furniture staining, painting & glazing Tues., Oct. 12, 10a-4p $295. All supplies furnished. Bring bag lunch. Location: 554 Bear Creek Lane, Sparta
Watercolor Classes - for beginners and intermediates, Mondays, 10a - noon, Oct. 18, 25, and Nov. 1. $75. Call for supply list. Location: High Meadows Country Club, Roaring Gap
"Kid's Art" for Adults! Ever want to learn more about architecture, art history, drawing, art you can just have FUN with! This class is for you. Monday mornings, 10a - noon, fall and winter. $100. per month. Includes most supplies. Location: High Meadows Country Club, Roaring Gap.

For details on the events below, click the links.

Saturday, Oct 2
The Harvest Home Festival at Brinegar Cabin celebrates and demonstrates the traditions of early mountain life.

Sunday, Oct. 3
Thistle Meadow Winery holds its annual wine tasting festival in Laurel Springs.

Thursday, Oct. 7
The musical duo "Wet Paint" performs at the Alleghany County Library.

Friday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 10
Nuture your creative spirit at The Art of Life Womens Retreat at Laurel Ridge.

Saturday, Oct. 9
Support suicide prevention at the Walk out of Darkness sponsored by Alleghany Lives.

Sunday, Oct. 10
Enjoy a meal with neighbors and friends while supporting a worthy cause at the Second Sunday Mission Meal.

Come to Laurel Ridge for good food at their Second Sunday Mountaintop Lunch.

RIVERSIDE CANOE OFFERING FALL COLOR & WINE TOURS: This fall Riverside Canoe is open until Oct. 31 to permit paddling down the river surrounded by the fall splendor. And they are scheduling tours of some of the area's finest wineries. Extend your time in the mountains: Rent one of their cabins and chase away the evening chill sitting by a campfire. Get details at RiversideCaoneing.com or call 336-982-9439.

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AREA MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
>> Alleghany Jubilee: Come to listen or come to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 8p. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the Courthouse. 336-372-4591
>> Crouse House Pickers: Local blue grass and old time musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in Crouse Park, beginning at 6p. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 372-5473
>> Silver Dollar Music Park Line dance lessons every Monday 6-8:30p. Supper served at 6p and lessons at 7p. Get both for $12; just a lesson or just a meal for $7. Check the website calendar. 336-372-6874
>>They're Rockin' at the Motorcycle Capital of North Carolina If you're a motorcycle rider or a fan of hard-driving country music, then Laurel Springs is the place to be as Freebornes Eatery and Lodge and Stations Inn offer live music every weekend. Check out their links for a band schedule.


GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
>> Barn Quilt Trails: Barns and other structures throughout Alleghany County are adorned with large squares illustrating quilt patterns and add interest to a driving tour of the countryside. Drop by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center for a brochure. We are in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Driving Loops: Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany countryside are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is a about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main St., Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Saturday Farmers' Market: Stop by the corner of US 21 South and Grandview Drive on Saturdays, 8a to 1p for locally produced foods and crafts and a warm welcome from the local vendors there. 336-200-2273


Check our calendar for upcoming events: On our website are listings for our Calendar. Check them often and let us know if your activity is not listed.

Bob Bamberg
Executive Director Alleghany
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
SpartaChamber@inbox.com
Sparta-NC.com

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